Flanders district, Belgium

Places to visit near Geer

Geer is a town in Flanders district, Belgium, home to about 2,682 people. Within 50 km by road there are 293 places to visit — 141 forts & heritage, 103 churches, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens and 10 museums. The must-see places are Chapelle Notre-Dame de Saives (6 km), Tumulus d'Avennes (6 km) and Château de Waleffe-Saint-Pierre (7 km).

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Geer, Belgium
Geer, Flanders district, Belgium. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Geer at a glance

Location
Flanders district, Belgium
Population
about 2,682
Coordinates
50.6699° N, 5.1736° E
Places within 50 km
293 (293 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Geer

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Geer: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Geer

141 forts & heritage within 100 km of Geer. The closest is Chapelle Notre-Dame de Saives (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Geer

103 churches within 100 km of Geer. The closest is Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Stepskapel (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Geer

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Geer. The closest is Sint-Agnesbegijnhof (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Geer

10 museums within 100 km of Geer. The closest is Het Toreke (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Geer

6 caves within 100 km of Geer. The closest is Grottes Schmerling (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Geer

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Geer. The closest is Côte d'Ereffe (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Geer

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Geer
  2. 6 km Chapelle Notre-Dame de Saives · heritage site, Wallonia
  3. 4 km Château de Waleffe-Saint-Pierre · heritage site, Wallonia
  4. 9 km Tumulus d'Avennes · heritage site, Wallonia
  5. 12 km Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Stepskapel · church, Flanders
  6. 2 km Cultuurhuis Den Dries · heritage site, Flanders
  7. 7 km Back to Geer

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How to reach Geer

    All places near Geer by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Geer by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage141141Chapelle Notre-Dame de Saives (6 km)
    Churches103103Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Stepskapel (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1414Sint-Agnesbegijnhof (21 km)
    Museums1010Het Toreke (28 km)
    Caves66Grottes Schmerling (23 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints66Côte d'Ereffe (29 km)
    Parks55Park van Hoegaarden (29 km)
    Other attractions33Ambiorix (30 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Diyanet Yunus Emre Moskee (48 km)
    Temples11Romeinse Tempelsite (30 km)
    Buddhist sites11Agnetenklooster (30 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Schulensmeer (40 km)

    Geer: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Geer?

    Chapelle Notre-Dame de Saives (heritage site, about 6 km), Tumulus d'Avennes (heritage site, about 6 km), Château de Waleffe-Saint-Pierre (heritage site, about 7 km), Cultuurhuis Den Dries (heritage site, about 7 km), Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Stepskapel (church, about 8 km), Église Saint Christophe (church, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Geer?

    293 places on Spotwander: 141 forts & heritage, 103 churches, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 museums, 6 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Geer?

    Chapelle Notre-Dame de Saives, about 6 km by road; Tumulus d'Avennes (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Geer?

    Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Stepskapel, about 8 km by road; Église Saint Christophe (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Geer?

    Sint-Agnesbegijnhof, about 21 km by road; Réserve Naturelle Aux Roches (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Geer?

    Start in Geer, visit Chapelle Notre-Dame de Saives, then Château de Waleffe-Saint-Pierre, then Tumulus d'Avennes, then Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Stepskapel, then Cultuurhuis Den Dries, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Geer?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Geer

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Geer’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Geer on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.